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Intermediate School District 287 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 26 public middle schools serving 782 students in Intermediate School District 287. This district's average middle testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Minnesota.
Public Middle Schools in Intermediate School District 287 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
50 Schools
991 Schools
# Students
853 Students
275,585 Students
# Teachers
230 Teachers
16,669 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
District Rank
Intermediate School District 287, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 33% has increased from 31% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#497 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Graduation Rate
33%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.58
# American Indian Students
18 Students
6,117 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
2%
# Asian Students
35 Students
19,175 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
100 Students
29,133 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
11%
# Black Students
285 Students
32,309 Students
% Black Students
34%
12%
# White Students
318 Students
172,253 Students
% White Students
37%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
299 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
95 Students
16,351 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
1,053
# Students in K Grade:
2
2,796
# Students in 1st Grade:
4
3,065
# Students in 2nd Grade:
11
3,080
# Students in 3rd Grade:
20
3,268
# Students in 4th Grade:
22
3,539
# Students in 5th Grade:
29
11,575
# Students in 6th Grade:
28
51,735
# Students in 7th Grade:
51
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
68
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
82
16,191
# Students in 10th Grade:
74
15,775
# Students in 11th Grade:
104
15,828
# Students in 12th Grade:
358
17,674
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $108,749 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $106,850 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$91 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$108,749
$17,860
Spending / Student
$106,850
$18,586
Best Intermediate School District 287 Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
School #532
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4510 West 77th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(763) 205-7612
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(763) 205-7612
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Tier Three
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1820 Xenium Lane North
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 559-3535
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 559-3535
Grades: K-12
| 179 students
Rank: #33.
School #527
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 205-7612
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 205-7612
Grades: 7-12
| 28 students
Rank: #44.
School #538
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5910 Shingle Creek Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 205-7612
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 205-7612
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: #55.
School #530
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5500 94th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 205-7612
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 205-7612
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #66.
South Education Center Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7450 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5910
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5910
Grades: 5-12
| 43 students
Rank: #77.
School #522
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Hopkins Crossroads
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 205-7612
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 205-7612
Grades: 5-12
| 8 students
Rank: #88.
West Education Center Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11140 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 374-5786
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 374-5786
Grades: 7-12
| 79 students
Rank: #99.
North Education Center Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5530 Zealand Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-7257
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-7257
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Rank: #1010.
School #531
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9400 Zane Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 205-7612
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 205-7612
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: #1111.
School #535
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Forestview Lane North
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 205-7612
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 205-7612
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Rank: #1212.
Tier Two
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Xenium Lane North
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 559-3535
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 559-3535
Grades: K-12
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
270 Hopkins North Jr High Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
10700 Cedar Lake Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4843
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4843
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
270 Hopkins West Jr High Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3830 Baker Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4843
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4843
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Eden Prairie High School - Is Ey
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
17185 Valley View Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7226
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7226
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Neca - Ey
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
5530 Zealand Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 253-4835
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 253-4835
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Seca - Ey
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7450 Penn Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5841
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5841
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - W-alt - Ey
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
11140 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 374-5786
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 374-5786
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Richefield - Success At 15
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7001 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(763) 550-7226
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(763) 550-7226
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Westonka - I.S.
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
5901 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(763) 550-7226
Mound, MN 55364
(763) 550-7226
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
District Service Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1820 N Xenium Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 559-3535
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 559-3535
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Hennepin Technical Pathways
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
13100 College View Dr
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 374-5786
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 374-5786
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Neca Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
5530 Zealand Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-7226
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-7226
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
School #533
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
12915 63rd Ave
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 205-7612
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 205-7612
Grades: 5-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
School #540
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2855 Campus Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 205-7612
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 205-7612
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tier One
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1820 Xenium Lane North
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 559-3535
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 559-3535
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
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